About İdo Tekirdağ Pier
Tekirdağ is adjacent to Istanbul; It is a province surrounded by the Marmara Sea in the south, Edirne in the west and Kırklareli in the north. According to 2008 TÜİK census data, it is the second fastest growing province in Turkey in terms of population.
Tekirdağ, excluding the mountainous areas where the highest point is Işıklar Mountain in the west of the province; It is generally flat. In the north, there is the Ergene River, which is the most important river of the province. The Ergene River has concentrated most of the population in the surrounding residential areas, thanks to the productivity of the alluvial plains it creates.
The vegetation of Tekirdağ is maquis on the shores of the Marmara Sea, forest in the mountainous areas, and steppe in other flat areas. Tekirdağ's climate is a mixture of Mediterranean climate and continental climate. The coastal region is a humid region due to the influence of the Marmara Sea. In Tekirdağ; Including the central district, there are 9 districts, 24 towns and 257 villages.
History of Tekirdağ Province
The oldest ruins of human settlement in Tekirdağ; It was found in findspots near Karansıllı, Kuştepe and Malkara. These ruins contain tools belonging entirely to the Lower Paleolithic Age; They are open-air findspots. Chronologically, they can be dated between one million years and 250 thousand years ago. Menekşe Çatağı, in the east of Tekirdağ, is a find site that was inhabited from the Chalcolithic Age to the Hellenistic Period.
The history of Tekirdağ province is parallel to other provinces in Thrace. Firstly, in the region inhabited by the Thracians; Groups such as Macedonian, Persian, Roman and Byzantine dominated. Then, Tekirdağ, which was conquered by Murat I in 1357, joined the Ottoman lands.
Tekirdağ, at the end of the Ottoman period; It was a sanjak center connected to the province of Edirne. It was occupied by the Russians during the War of 1993, by the Bulgarians during the Balkan Wars, and by the Greeks after World War I. With the victory of the War of Independence, it was permanently annexed to Turkish territory on November 13, 1922.
The name Tekirdağ originates from; During the Byzantine period, it was known as Bisanthe and Rodosto. The Turks who conquered the city first started calling it Rodosçuk and from the 18th century onwards, Tekfur Mountain. After the proclamation of the Republic, the word tekfur was dropped and replaced by the similar-sounding takir.
Economic and Cultural Development of Tekirdağ
The soil of Tekirdağ province is very fertile. Its lands are first-class agricultural land. Additionally, it has vast flat fertile areas and lush green plains. Across Turkey, a large portion of oil sunflower and wheat production; Tekirdağ welcomes you.
The economic value of agriculture and animal husbandry is very high in Malkara and Hayrabolu districts in the west of Tekirdağ province. In the east of Tekirdağ province; Industry and industry activities are very high in Çorlu and Çerkezköy regions. There are dozens of factories, especially in Çorlu and Çerkezköy districts. For these reasons, Tekirdağ; It receives a lot of immigration and its population is increasing very rapidly. It is one of the fastest industrializing provinces of Turkey.
Tekirdağ is the fastest industrialized province of Thrace. Due to its industrialization, despite being a coastal city; There is not much swimming in the sea. There is also pollution of the environment due to waste. Although there are some villagers engaged in agriculture in the villages, there is generally a lot of industry in the first place. The surrounding ports are also frequently used, especially for trade, and there are export and import practices.
Tekirdağ has become a cosmopolitan area where people who migrated from various cities meet and different cultures come together. Its proximity to Istanbul was also effective in this. The city has developed well in recent years; It is also quite developed in terms of social opportunities. Just like Istanbul; in the fields of social activities, culture and arts; It is a city that is constantly active. For this reason, the sociocultural structure of the city; It is quite rich.
Transportation in Tekirdağ
In Tekirdağ, which has rich alternatives in terms of transportation, many modes of transportation; serves people. Especially, between Tekirdağ and Istanbul; It is the busiest route.
İDO Tekirdağ Pier has been playing an active role in Tekirdağ transportation since the day it became operational. There are regular sea bus services every day in Tekirdağ. Thousands of passengers prefer this mode of transportation and complete their transportation.
You can travel whenever you want with your IDO ticket, which you can easily purchase from our website. It is possible to travel easily from Tekirdağ to Avşa and Marmara Island with the ticket you purchase. Sea buses depart reciprocally throughout the day and provide service at times that may vary depending on weather conditions.
Transportation from Tekirdağ Pier to the City Center
Tekirdağ İDO pier; It is in a central location that can be said to be in the city center. While waiting for the time to arrive at the pier with your ticket; You can spend time in restaurants and tea gardens. Since the pier is in a central location; where the pier is located; It is also among the service points of city buses. In urban transportation, except for city buses; Taxis can also be preferred.
IDO flights operate every day of the year, weather conditions permitting. For all your questions, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; You can reach İDO Customer Services at 0850 222 44 36. Additionally, by calling a taxi whenever you want; After the journey, you can reach the city center by commercial taxi.
Transportation to the City Center by Bus
By taking public buses used for urban transportation around Tekirdağ İDO pier; You can provide your urban transportation. City buses provide transportation to many routes within the city. There are 16 different city bus lines in Tekirdağ.
As in many cities, public buses are the most used transportation in the city; There is a city card system. You can easily buy city cards from sales points in the garage; Then, you can easily access your city card by filling it in as it runs out.
Transportation to the City Center by Taxi
You can easily reach the city center by calling a taxi from the taxi stands around the IDO pier. Unless there is traffic, transportation by taxi; It is an alternative where you can reach anywhere you want quickly.
Transportation to the City Center by Private Vehicle
With your private vehicle, it is easy to reach Tekirdağ Pier from many routes. Only the Tekirdağ - Istanbul side are areas with relatively crowded traffic. After the journey, from the pier; You can easily reach wherever you want to go in the city center with your private vehicle.
When you need to travel with your private vehicles, choose times when traffic is not heavy; It would be much more convenient. In Tekirdağ, which is a slightly quieter city compared to Istanbul; There is no serious traffic problem in the city.
Transportation by Minibus or Other Vehicles
It is also possible to reach the city center by minibus or other vehicles. Minibus services are organized especially to certain parts of the city. There are minibus stops in some major places and minibuses depart from here.
Traveller; If it is suitable for the route, to reach the city center or other districts; can choose minibuses. From this perspective, in relieving urban and inter-district traffic; minibus etc. The impact of vehicles is great. Such different vehicle options also stand out as an alternative in city transportation.
Transportation by shuttle
For İDO Tekirdağ, also via shuttle transportation; It is possible to provide transportation. The services, whose departure times may vary depending on the hours of the IDO ferries, may operate at different hours when deployed.
Passengers can obtain information about whether there are flights scheduled and their times; It would be logical for them to prefer service afterwards. You can get information about anything from your phone. In this regard, passengers; can obtain the necessary information from the relevant phones.
By purchasing your IDO ticket now, with the privilege of www.bilet.com; You can start traveling. You can easily buy your ticket from our website with zero commission and 100% secure payment options; You can travel with pleasure.
